Water parks in January?

[lynaaron]

Hi, We're DVC members from California and up until now have only gone to WDW in the summer. We're heading to Florida for NYE through January 7 and trying to figure out what is the best pass for us to get. (As DVC members we do get a discount on an annual pass, but aren't sure if we'll be going again within the year, so trying to figure everything out.)

Should we worry about getting a premium pass/with options so we can visit the water parks or is it too cold or not the best use of daylight hours to go to a water park?

Any feedback or opinions welcome.

Thanks!

 

[bytheblood]

The pools are heated, but gosh, do you really want to get out of the water to go to another water slide and freeze your booty off? I would be very concerned about getting sick.

 

[seashoreCM]

My actual experience has been that on average in December and January there are at least two afternoons a week that have temp's at least in the 70's and going to water parks is quite doable.

You will have to schedule around that, though.

I think that even with the DVC discount, the difference between regular and premium annual pass is a break even with four visits to the plus venues.

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[heather31]

We are going to be there in January and I ruled out the water parks immediately. Yeah, the pools are heated, but what about when you are out of the pool? I didn't want to chance anyone getting sick, it is just not worth it.

 

[tiberius]

Based upon my two January experiences, you can probably make it work. One time we spent 1 day in a water park. The other time we did not, but it was warmer than the other trip with temperatures in the 80s. I am going again this December/January and am hoping for good weather.

I would not buy the premium ticktes unless you are willing to hold them for a future trip.